Head: Reinsurance Accounting needed at Guardrisk

Role Purpose    

• Accurately control and process financial information and prepare financial reports and analysis to enable business processes in respect of reinsurance accounting.

Requirements    

• At least 7 – 10 years experience in accounting and or investments
• At least 3 – 5 years management experience
• At least 3 years Insurance experience
• Degree in Financial Management or Accounting
• CA / CFA / ACCA / CIMA (advantageous) 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Oversight of reinsurance financial management across the non-life license
• Oversight of internal risk sharing financial management and contribute to the implementation of risk sharing strategy
• Overall reinsurance system and process owner including reinsurance accounting policies, associated admin
• Contribute to IFRS 17 requirements for reinsurance
• Manage the various audits including external reinsurer, internal and financial audits
• Manage reporting to internal and external stakeholders: reinsurance accounting, large loss, cash call and/ together with the Reinsurance Accounting Manager
• Manage reinsurer debtor and creditors control effectively
• Attend and contribute to client service and other meetings
• Provide authoritative expertise and advice to external clients and internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with external clients and internal stakeholders
• Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients
• Make recommendations to improve client service within area of responsibility
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
• Take ownership for driving career development

Competencies    

• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Client/Stakeholder Commitment
• Impact and Influence
• Self-Awareness and Insight
• Drive for Results
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusiveness

Deadline:4th December,2025